How Long to Read Rivers for Life

How Long Does it Take to Read Rivers for Life?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Rivers for Life by Sandra Postel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The conventional approach to river protection has focused on water quality and maintaining some "minimum" flow that was thought necessary to ensure the viability of a river. In recent years, however, scientific research has underscored the idea that the ecological health of a river system depends not on a minimum amount of water at any one time but on the naturally variable quantity and timing of flows throughout the year. In Rivers for Life, leading water experts Sandra Postel and Brian Richter explain why restoring and preserving more natural river flows are key to sustaining freshwater...

How long is Rivers for Life?

Rivers for Life by Sandra Postel is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rivers for Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read Rivers for Life aloud.

What Reading Level is Rivers for Life?

Rivers for Life is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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